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Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them

Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 3-9

What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, ‘The Substance,’ Olivia Rodrigo concert film and ‘The Diplomat’

Hallmark exec sought to replace ‘old talent,’ lawsuit alleges, naming actors like Lacey Chabert

Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special

Ralph Fiennes walks the red carpet for ‘Conclave’ in Rome

Ralph Fiennes alongside fellow actor Sergio Castellitto and director Edward Berger brought their latest film “Conclave” to the Rome Film Festival, just yards from where Pope Francis lives. (AP video/Isaia Montelioni, Production/Trisha Thomas) (Oct. 27)

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An Israeli airstrike killed journalists covering the war in Lebanon as they slept

An Israeli airstrike that hit a guesthouse in southeast Lebanon has killed three journalists who were covering the Israel-Hezbollah war.

By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messages

Donald Trump bypassed “60 Minutes,” but he’s sat down with the bros on various popular podcasts. Kamala Harris has similarly appeared on podcasts like “Call Her Daddy” and “All the Smoke.”

Ron Ely, TV’s ‘Tarzan’ in the 1960s, dies at 86

The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely’s daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86.

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ expands the ‘Big Bang Theory’ universe

Fans of “Young Sheldon,” the popular prequel of “The Big Bang Theory,” now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper family.

Longtime news anchor Mel Showers, who broke racial barriers, dies

Alabama broadcaster Mel Showers, who broke racial barriers in a Deep South newsroom and became a beloved and trusted newsman along the state’s Gulf Coast, has died.

What to stream: Bruce Springsteen doc, Halsey album, Billy Crystal on TV and ‘Trap’ thrills

The Boss shines in the documentary “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” and Billy Crystal starring in a new series for Apple TV+ called “Before” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Reba McEntire finds a new on-screen family in NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’

Reba McEntire finds herself behind the bar in her latest return to network TV, making a series that’s a nicely calibrated cocktail of drama and comedy.

Former NBC anchor Brian Williams is returning to election night and hosting an Amazon special

Longtime NBC News anchor Brian Williams is returning to the screen on election night, only this time he’ll be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Jane Fonda to receive lifetime achievement award from actors’ guild

Actor and humanitarian Jane Fonda is adding the SAG life achievement award to her many accolades. The 86-year-old will be given the prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, the guild announced on Thursday.

Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network

Vice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory.

Q&A: Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal’s ‘La Máquina’ explores masculinity and aging in boxing story

Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal embark on another on-screen project co-starring in Hulu’s first Spanish language production “La Máquina” now streaming.

‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

Fans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series “Game of Thrones.”

Ariana Grande hosts ‘SNL’ for the first time since the last female presidential nominee

Ariana Grande hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since 2016. She says in her monologue that she once again finds herself on the stage at the 30 Rock studio in New York with the possibility of a female president, and maybe the second time is the charm.

What to stream: ‘Warriors’ album, ‘The Dating Game’ killer, ‘NCIS: Origins’ and Travis Kelce’s games

Travis Kelce adding game show host to his growing resume with “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” and Lin-Manuel Miranda offering the musical concept album “Warriors” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

Trump’s complaints about ’60 Minutes’ put a spotlight on editing at the nation’s top newsmagazine

Donald Trump’s complaints on how “60 Minutes” edited Kamala Harris’ answers have put a spotlight on the production process of television’s most popular and long-lasting newsmagazine.

Macron says he’s ‘super proud’ of his wife’s cameo in ‘Emily in Paris’

French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s “super proud” of the cameo appearance by his wife, Brigitte, in the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris.”

Alfonso Cuarón and Cate Blanchett made a television series. ‘Disclaimer’ is already a triumph

“Disclaimer” pulls the rug out from the audience before they’ve had the chance to get settled. There’s no building of empathy for its central character, Cate Blanchett’s Catherine Ravenscroft.

When is an interview too tough? CBS News grappling with question after Dokoupil interview

Television morning show interviews often don’t stray beyond celebrities and food segments. But questions about the tone of a “CBS Mornings” interview by host Tony Dokoupil with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel and Palestinians is lingering a week after it was conducted.

Netflix series explores women’s dreams in the body-slamming world of Japanese pro wrestling

“The Queen of Villains” is a typical coming-of-age tale about a young woman’s road to empowerment and self-discovery — except it all takes place in the body-slamming, arm-twisting world of Japanese professional wrestling.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez and a priest on TV. He’s hungry for what’s next.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez has had an exciting few weeks with the debut of his first two roles in prime-time shows.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 13-19

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 13-19 include singer Usher, actor John Lithgow and “South Park” co-creator Trey Parker.

What to stream: Jelly Roll, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and new Charli XCX

Sean Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature debut “Dìdi” and Jelly Roll’s 22-track album “Beautifully Broken” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died.

Maya Rudolph as Harris and Dana Carvey as Biden open the 50th season of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Maya Rudolph playing Vice President Kamala Harris has led a parade of returning cast members at the opening of the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live.”

Coldplay’s new album is out today. Here’s what else you can stream this weekend

Coldplay’s 10th studio album, Charlie Puth starring as himself in Roku’s mockumentary series “The Charlie Puth Show” and EA Sports’ NHL 25 are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com

Erin Foster was inspired by her own experience of meeting her husband and converting to Judaism to create the new series “Nobody Wants This.”

Adam Pearson is ready to roll the dice

Adam Pearson is an ardent believer in the old adage: Nothing wagered, nothing gained. For Pearson, that means something a little different than most.

Anna Sorokin eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in first round of cuts

Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin has reached the end of her run on “Dancing With the Stars.” As a controversial casting choice on the competition reality series, Sorokin had to don an ankle monitor on stage.

John Leguizamo reaches back in time to reclaim Latin American history for a PBS documentary series

If you think Latin American history starts with Christopher Columbus, John Leguizamo would like to have a word.

Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson’s ‘overnight success’ is more than a decade in the making

Meghann Fahy and Eve Hewson are two of the stars of Netflix’s new ensemble mystery series “The Perfect Couple.”